AppleCare for PowerBooks - Worth it or Wasted?

Starquake asks: "I am planning on purchasing a PowerBook in the near future. The choice between models largely depends on whether or not the cost of AppleCare is included. Of course the salesman at the Apple Store suggested I purchase AppleCare, but I am not sure about the cost/benefit ratio. Would the PowerBook owners on Slashdot please advise me on whether or not the AppleCare plan is worth the extra cost? What types of experiences have you had with Powerbook failures and replacements?"

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[Ophidian P. Jones]

Apprarently, with parts and labor this came out to an over $800 repair. I immediately purchased two more years of AppleCare. [...] But anyways, I figured if Apple is going to charge that much to do repairs, [...]

Congratulations, you've been successfully trolled by the Apple marketing department.

800 bucks to replace two CPU's? I don't think so. If you're not really paying, they can say it cost whatever they want in order to impress you.

You got "wowed" at how much money you "saved" and bought some more highly profitable warranty time, and then encouraged more people on Slashdot to do the same.

Why do they even need marketing people with great guys like you out there?